Thousands protest across Italy over rising costs a...

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• ROME: Thousands of students, workers and trade union members took to the streets across Italy on Friday, demanding lower living costs, affordable housing and increased investment in public education amid growing frustration over economic pressures and deteriorating school facilities.
• Students occupied schools and established temporary protest camps in several cities to highlight their concerns about education and the rising cost of living.
• The demonstrations highlight the growing challenge facing Italy’s government as students and workers demand tangible improvements in education, housing affordability and everyday living conditions.

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ROME: Thousands of students, workers and trade union members took to the streets across Italy on Friday, demanding lower living costs, affordable housing and increased investment in public education amid growing frustration over economic pressures and deteriorating school facilities.

The nationwide protests, held alongside a general strike, brought together people from different sectors who called on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government to prioritise public welfare over rising defence expenditure.

According to AFP, the demonstrations were among the largest waves of protests witnessed in Italy in recent months. Students occupied schools and established temporary protest camps in several cities to highlight their concerns about education and the rising cost of living.